Voluntary work

Phone 0845 305 6979 (England)
029 2039 0477 (Wales)

You can do voluntary work at any age. Even if you give an hour or two
a week, it can make a real difference.

Whether you want to help children learn to read or help in the arts,
sports or the environment, there could be an opportunity locally just
right for you. Your skills and experience will make a real difference
whatever you decide to do. And for you, volunteering can help you keep
active, meet people and have fun.

You have a range of skills and experiences that you have built up over
your lifetime - skills that are invaluable to many organisations in your
community. And they don't have to be the skills you gained from work.
You will be good at other things as well. From helping people who find
it difficult to get about with their shopping, or listening to school
children read, to providing legal advice for a local charity, volunteers
make a vital contribution to all aspects of community life.

So go on - have a go!

In England your local Volunteer Centre can provide opportunities for
older volunteers. You can find out about
how to get involved on the Volunteering England website. You can also
phone Volunteering England on 0845 305 6979. Lines are
open from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. DN the National database
for volunteering opportunities is at
www.Do-it.org.uk

In Wales you can find information about
volunteering on the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) website.
You can also email the WCVA on enquiries@wcva.org.uk,
or phone on 029 2043 1700. You can also phone the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Programme on 029 2039 0477. Both lines are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm,
Monday to Friday.

If you live in Scotland, your local Volunteer Centre can provide opportunities
for older volunteers. The number of your local Volunteer Centre will be
in the phone book. Or, you can find out about local volunteering opportunities
on the Volunteer Centre
Network website.